Phase 3 of the Landcare Enabling Program will consist of two grants:

• Innovations and Partnerships
• Aboriginal Partnerships 

Innovations & Partnerships - Aiming to support landcare to undertake innovative activities, build partnerships and to support self-sustenance.

Includes (but not limited) these focus areas:

• Climate preparedness and adaptation
• Natural Capital
• Biosecurity

Aboriginal Partnerships - Aiming to:

• increase Aboriginal employment
• increase the participation of Aboriginal groups in Landcare
• improve opportunities for Aboriginal people to access Country 
• create sustainable and meaningful partnerships between Landcare and Aboriginal communities
• improve cultural competency of Landcare groups and staff

Communication update 20 November 2025 

• We acknowledge the Phase 3 grant delay and understand that it is causing concern.
• The grant design teams have considered the delivery timeframes and incorporated flexibility into the grant programs.
• We will adapt the grant application timelines to consider the Christmas break and time needed for applicants to undertake grant program consultation.
• LLS will undertake regular check ins once grants have been awarded to monitor progress and adapt if necessary.